Md. Code, Local Government § 9–305

(a) Within 60 days after the last public hearing, the county commissioners

shall decide whether to adopt code home rule.

(b) To adopt code home rule, the county commissioners shall adopt a

resolution by at least a two–thirds majority of all the individuals elected to the board

of county commissioners.

(c) The resolution shall state that, subject to approval at referendum, the

county shall operate under Article XI–F of the Maryland Constitution.

(d) The county commissioners shall send a certified copy of the resolution

to the county board of elections.